My Striped Little Spot of Happiness

Sometimes I like to dream as if money weren’t an issue.  After all, dreams aren’t held back by real budgets, are they??

So, in my dream world, I would shop at Dash and Albert.

I love them so very much ~ especially their carpets.

The patterns are so fun

(Birmingham Denim Woven Cotton Rug ~6 x 9  ~ $248.00)

…and happy…

{Spinnaker Woven Cotton Rug ~ 8 x 10 $495.00}

and beach cottagey.

{Marina Stripe Indoor Outdoor Carpet ~ 6 x 9 $405.00}

I could think of at least 6 spots in and outside my house where I’d put one of these, but I’d start with under my Dining Room table.  I’ve been thinking a little jolt of pattern and fun would really add a little somp’n somp’n to that space.

I’ve been contemplating trying to paint stripes on the above (boring and blah) rug, but just couldn’t quite picture it.

Then, a little shopping miracle happened.

I was browsing in Walmart the other night and perusing the rugs. There is often a bin of bound commercial carpet and I like to keep an eye on it.

Am I ever glad I did.  Look what I discovered!

A commercial bound carpet in stripes!!

It’s fun and happy and beach cottagey…

…and it cost only $34.00!!

Oh, I love shopping miracles!!